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C. The death of young soldiers who might have become skilled professionals had they survived
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1. commandeered D. took by force
Commandeered means to steal, and taking by force is a synonym of stealing.
2. contemptible E. Worthy of hate
Contemptible holds the definition of despicable, or worthy of hatred.
3. dithering A. Acting nervously
Dithering means being nervous.
4. rave B. Speaking irrationally
Rave is defined with "talking nonsense".
5. smote C. Struck
This is its definition, and it is the last choice.
The tradition of storytelling began with Oral histories. :)
